Helpful Videos

LEARN ABOUT OUR SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

Our Special Needs Trust program is solutions driven by empathy. A trust solves some of the problems parents worry about as they age. Our empathy makes working with us a true comfort. In this video, learn the basics. Hear from people whose lives changed after working with us.

Learn How ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts Work

Learn How to Work with Money a Special Needs Trust

The benefits of a special needs trust come with rules. Find out what kinds of things a trust can pay for. Learn the basics of budgeting and planning to make the money last. Video Length: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Special Needs Planning for People in the U.S. Military

People in the military can steer their benefits to a son or daughter with a disability. It's important to do it right, though, so other government benefits are not put at risk. Video Length: 1 hour, 48 minutes

Advice on Guardianship and Social Security

These videos cover topics you may need to know as you set up your trust.

Follow These Steps to Apply for Social Security Benefits

Learn how and when to apply for adult disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. Find out how the benefits work and how to use them. Learn about the appeals process in case your application is denies. Video Length: 2 hours, 9 minutes

How to Decide if Guardianship is Right for You

Learn when guardianship is the right choice and when it might not be. The video covers supported decision making, advance health care directives and powers of attorney. Video Length: 1 hour, 56 minutes

Get In Touch. We Can Help.

Tia Marsili
Director of Trusts

Tia oversees the Trust department and will be your first point of contact for new trusts.

She works with families, individuals, agencies, and attorneys throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. She specializes in educating the community, various organizations, and agencies about comprehensive Futures Planning and Special Needs Trust (SNT) services.

Tia is a professional with over 23 years of experience in the world of disabilities. She's the mother of two daughters with disabilities. She works one-to-one with families and individuals to plan futures and establish SNTs.

Born in the USA and educated in Denmark, China, and Germany, Tia is a graduate of The University of Copenhagen with a degree in Sinology. She is multi-lingual, well-traveled, and has a passion for creating systems that provide equality.

Trinitas Nsabimana
Account Manager

Trini is your point of contact for special needs trust spending requests.

She provides on-site and phone support to clients every day. She works closely with our clients to ensure they have timely and effective access to funds. That helps clients pay for the services they need, such as medical, dental, and vision care, vacations, clothing, furniture, and utility bills.

Trini holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of District of Columbia and has extensive experience working with a variety of clients in different sectors.

Caroline Girgenti
Advocate

When caring for someone with a disability, you sometimes need extra help. Our professional personal advocate, Caroline Girgenti, can help in dozens of ways.

We charge an hourly rate for advocate services. Our personal advocate program is for anyone who needs the extra help in navigating disability services.

Caroline meets and works with beneficiaries and families. She helps sort through issues and goals to see what services are needed. Services range from big tasks, like finding a job, to smaller ones, like filling out forms and applications.

Caroline is an experienced Program Manager who has worked in the mental health and intellectual disabilities fields. She's skilled in nonprofit, program, and project management; as well as leadership, policy analysis, and program development. Caroline earned her undergraduate degree from James Madison University, and holds an Masters degree from George Mason University.